Inter Miami star and current World Cup champion with Argentina, was left out of the Major League Soccer playoffs; however, Lionel Messi competes as best debutant
A Major League Soccerfootball league of U.Sannounced this Thursday, 26th, the players nominated for the individual awards of the 2023 season. An Argentinean competes for best player of the year, but he is not Lionel Messi. The number 10 shirt InterMiami is among the finalists in the best newcomer category, but whoever competes for the MVP of the competition is Thiago Almadaof Atlanta Unitedwho could also win the best young player category.
Thiago Almada is only 22 years old and was revealed by Vélez Sarsfield and even became part of the cast of Argentina in winning the last world Cup, alongside Messi. Playing for Atlanta United in 2023, the player has 12 goals and 17 assists, in 33 matches played. Beyond, Dennis Bouangaof Los Angeles F.C.It is Luciano Acostaof Cincinnatiare also competing for the award.
For newcomers, Lionel Messi competes against Giorgos GiakoumakisGreek from Atlanta United, and Eduard LöwenGerman St Louis City. A Brazilian, John Paulwhich defends the Seattle Soundersis one of the nominees for the ‘comeback of the year’ award, which is given to the player who performed well after injury.
Source: sportbuzz
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